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020 _a9780073524252
020 _a0073524255
082 _a591.7
100 1 _aHickman, Cleveland P.,
245 1 0 _aAnimal diversity /
250 _asixth edition
260 _aMcGraw Hill
_bConnect Learb Succeed
300 _axiii, 492 pages :
_bcolor illustrations, color maps ;
520 _aThis text provides a concise introduction to the field of animal biology. Readers discover general principles of evolution, ecology, classification, systematics, and animal body plans. After these introductory chapters, readers delve into the biology of all groups of animals. The basic features of each group are discussed, along with evolutionary relationships among group members. Chapter highlights include newly discovered features of animals as they relate to ecology, conservation biology, and value to human society. Regular updates to the phylogenies within the book keep it current
650 0 _aZoology
650 0 _aAnimal diversity
942 _cBK